Cauliflower Buffalo Bites, a vegan version of buffalo wings

Cauliflower buffalo bites are a great alternative to buffalo wings. Make these the next time you have friend over to watch the game or have a game night.

I am sure your guests and family will love them and they will disappear before you know it.

Getting in 6 servings or fruits or vegetables a day can be a challenge, but with a recipe as good as this, you won’t have a problem. Thanks to Delicious Living for letting me share this wonderful recipe.

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Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

This vegan version of buffalo wings wins everyone over—meat-eaters and non! Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or try them with our Celery Leaf Walnut Pesto.

Prep Time10minutes

Cook Time50minutes

Total Time1hour

Servings4people

Calories243kcal

Ingredients

1cupshead caulflower4-5 florets

1/2cupunsweetened non-dairy milkalmond or soy

1/2cupwater

3/4cupall-purpose flour or gluten-free rice flour

2tesapoons garlic powder

2teaspoonsonion powder

1teaspoonground cumin

1teaspoonpaprika

1/4teaspoonsea salt

1/4teaspoonground black pepper

1tablespoonnon-dairy buttery spreadsuch as Earth Balance

1cupFrank's red hot sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Link a baking sheet with parchment paper. (NOTE: Do not use a silpat liner or just a greased baking sheet. The parchment is necessary to keep the batter on the florets).

Cut cauliflower into florets. In a large bowl, combine milk, water, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. (NOTE: If you're using rice flour, you may need to add a little more liquid to get the batter to the right consistency. The batter should be thick enough to stick to the florets but still thin enough to drip.)

Dip each floret into the mixture to coat evently. Remove excess batter by tapping the floret a couple of times again the side of the bowl.

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown, flipping the florets halfway through baking time.

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the butter spread and hot sauce. Heat just until melted, stir and set aside.

Remove cauliflower from oven and place in a large clean bowl. Pour hot sauce mixture over florets and toss gently until coated. Spread all the florets on the same parchment-lined baking sheet again. Return to oven and bake for another 25 minutes, flipping the florets halfway through baking time.

Nutrition Facts

Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 243Calories from Fat 88

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.8g15%

Sodium 1594mg66%

Total Carbohydrates 34.1g11%

Protein 6.9g14%

Vitamin A2%

Vitamin C76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I hope you give this recipe a try. I think it will be a new family favorite.

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Perfect timing for this recipe! I had these at a restaurant the other day and loved them but the chef wouldn’t share his recipe. You are awesome and I love that they are gluten and dairy free. Thanks so much!!!!